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Copper River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 307 students in Copper River School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Alaska.
Public Elementary Schools in Copper River School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
5 Schools
426 Schools
# Students
393 Students
102,584 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
5,399 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Copper River School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 51 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
% American Indian
36%
23%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
54%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
5%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,827 is higher than the state median of $20,568. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,173 is higher than the state median of $21,667. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,827
$20,568
Spending / Student
$24,173
$21,667
Best Copper River School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slana School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mile 4 Nabesna Rd
Gakona, AK 99586
(907) 822-5868
Gakona, AK 99586
(907) 822-5868
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Kenny Lake School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Glennallen Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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